I'm having their Kalamata Tapenade as well as their Edamame Hummus. The place is totally packed! :-) read more

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Don't just come in for the wine...the food and Belgium beer selection is worth it. Burrata with walnuts/honey and the wild mushrooms ravioli...so creamy good! Busy happy hour so calling for attention was not unexpected especially with a full bar. read more

Blush! - Wild mushroom ravioli = perfect and creamy! Petrus Oud Bruin brown ale (pictured) was too much for me (sour). - Wine Bars Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Solid wine bar to stop and have a glass, or a bottle and some food with friends. They used to have a great bingo night, but that has seemed to be no more. Very relaxed atmosphere, good for conversation or a first date. read more

One of the best wine bars I've ever been to... Elliot is the best bartender ever. Cheese board was great, wine recs were amazing. If you want to have a good time, join the Blush family. read more

My wife and I frequent this establishment. There are many things to love about it... 1. Wine list is fantastic and changes often. 2. Food menu is simple with a mixture of french and american dishes. The range of sizes is excellent. I do, however, wish they would add some Gluten-Free options such as GF crackers with the cheese, etc. 3. Ambiance is very casual and enjoyable. The crowd varies depending on the day and the local events. 4. Service is great with extremely friendly staff who are both helpful and knowledgeable about the wines they are serving. 5. Price point is reasonable and the specials are nice. Points for improvement as mentioned above include additional GF foods and more involvement in the local community activities. Bottom Line: We love it here. It is our favorite wine spot in the city and the 5 stars are well earned. read more

As wine bars go, this one has a nice vibe. Solid selection of wines. Interesting choices of seating. You want a pub table? You want a bar stool? You want a sofa? Take your pick, it's all good. It's a nice respite from the zaniness of the Castro. You'll like it. read more

A truly neighborhood wine bar. Reliable and informative staff, a little kitchen that can deliver on apps....good feelings among patrons and others who wander in. I miss the dollar oysters though, it has gone up in price. I tend to return at least once a month because it is comfy... read more

What a fun find. This place offers happy hour specials every day for 1/2 off glasses of wine ($5-6 for a generous pour of wine, me-thinks "yes!"). We haven't tried any of their food, but will be trying their charcuterie or cheese plate at some point. The couple next to us ordered the cheese plate, which looked delicious and offered a generous portion of cheese/bread/spreads (not the typical miniscule portion of cheese I've come to expect when ordering one out at most wine bars in the city). Will definitely be back. read more

Had the procuitto sandwich and a beer. The Sandwich was ok, the beer was good, and the bartender was friendly and accommodating. read more

Lovely casual atmosphere with great selection of wines and small plates. Live music and art on the wall make it a delightful destination.

I like this space, and the music (Meredith Axelrod) was great. Good wine and beer selection, with good service. The food was mixed, a good cheese plate. The special New Years latkes were undercooked, one had egg shell in it and they were bland. Note: they didn't have their regular menu. I will return and try their menu for a re-review. read more

I came here to meet a friend for a glass of wine and we both really enjoyed this place. We loved that they had a live jazz band playing (great ambiance)! We also ordered some bruschetta to share to go with our wine and enjoyed that as well. I will definitely be coming back here. read more

Perhaps my favorite bar in the Castro. It has the feeling of a pub, in that you can sit back on a plush couch or chair, and actually talk to people. The staff is friendly, the ambiance is warm (with frequently changing art by local artists), and the wine selection is fantastic. This is a low key place, where you can sit back, have an appetizer before heading off to dinner, or return later in the evening for some desert and a port (or really anything on the wine list). On a warm day the front windows open up, on a cold day... well, they are closed... no fire place though (but one would not be out of place). In the back is a fantastic long table, which when things are crowded (which is rare, but on occasion happens), you will find intermingling groups of patrons, often times sharing bottles of wine with one another (or really, maybe that is just our group festooning our wine onto people... same thing, really... right?). read more

Blush is quite possibly one of my most favorite places in the Castro. It's classy, fun, well staffed, and just about perfect. Their wine selection is varied and unique, plus it's updated by season. Nearly anyone will be able to find a wine here that will satisfy them. The food and snack items are also perfect accompaniments to the wines. Especially nice are the meat and cheese platters. They're a perfect amount for 2-4 people to graze on while sipping away on delicious local and abroad wines. The staff is spot-on. They're extremely well informed, and can explain or describe every bottle on the menu. They are all attentive, friendly, mildly flirtatious, and overall eager to assist you in your wine selection. They're more than willing to offer suggestions, or attempt to tailor your drink purchase to your palette and preferences. Interestingly, for a wine bar, the place is very much not pretentious. It's decor is casual, and inviting. The seating isn't fancy, but nonetheless welcomes you to sit and stay a while with a group of friends. Sometimes light, unobtrusive music is playing. The place never reaches a volume level where normal conversation can't be had. If I had to knock Blush, it'd be the cost. Many of their wines are international, and thereby carry an international price. The snacks are also a little more pricey than one would expect. Still, it's a bar, so what do you expect? Plus, the atmosphere and service well out-shadow any negative feelings about price. Truly, one of the best places in the Castro for friends and drinks. read more

Really enjoy this place- Have been a couple times now- Service is always extremely friendly !!! Had great warm mulled wine for the holidays as well... Great apps. read more

I met a friend here for a friend-date and it was the perfect little spot to catch up with her. We sat at the bar and watched the transition from slow to very busy (7:30pm -9:30pm on a week-night). The wine selections were good. I was in the mood for an Oregon Pinot Nior though, and I was a little bummed that they didn't have one. The bartender was friendly and engaging with all the patrons, and she was very knowledgeable of the wines and was able to help me select a wine for my mood. The ambiance was great and my friend ordered a salad that she seemed to enjoy. I will totally come back again! read more

This place is adorable and I'll come back but both times I've been, the service has been very slow. Last time, we had to wait almost 40 minutes after we finished for the check. We weren't in a rush but it was hard to get the server's attention and I was getting sleepy. They have comfy couches that may have also added to my fatigue. The first time I went with a group and one friend arrived later. The server did notice and come over right away to take her order...he just never came back with her wine! Eventually we flagged him down and immediately he felt bad. We were cool though. He had to come back again to remember what she ordered. When he finally brought it out, he told her it was on the house. We weren't expecting that, but nice! So slow service, but good service. They have a decent selection of wines, and their house red (which comes in a carafe amounting to about a glass and a half), is a yummy tempranillo instead of the typical blah cab or merlot. I approve of that. read more

Really excited about discovering this little ditty! Met some friends here the other night for a drink and was pleasantly surprised. The atmosphere is classy and cozy at the same time. The walls have interesting and conversational art and the ambiance is cool. We only came for drinks but, I am eager to come back to try what looks like some reasonably priced yummy foods. I wasn't a fan of the sangria (thought it was a bit too sweet) but several others where enjoying it but I was happy with my wine just the same. The bartender was patient and quick to respond when I did make up my mind. We had a large group but managed to all fit in the area near the front door. It was dangerous sitting on that couch though. After a while I lost all motivation to go anywhere else. I could have (had they let me) stayed there and drank wine all night. I'll be back! read more

I went here for their brunch (which is exclusively waffles). I had the Three Cheese Waffle Tartine that has a fried egg and choice of ham, bacon, or caramelized onions (I chose bacon). It was excellent: a combination of savory and sweet (with the added maple syrup), crunchy and gooey. The French-pressed coffee was also very good. My caveats are that the service was a tad slow and that they open too late. (I'd prefer they opened at 9 or at least 10am.) Because of that, I probably won't go there too regularly, although I might like to, because I'm just too hungry by 11 (plus, by the time you order and get served, it's more like 11:30). read more

The wines aren't something special. However their food dishes aren't so bad, especially the salads. One thing that annoys the crap out of me is because I live so close by, I can hear all their music. Calm it down! read more

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Cute wine bar in the Castro. The cheese plate was good, wasn't really a fan of the sandwich I had though. It was the ricotta one. It's a cute spot when you wanna get together with a friend for some wine outside of your house. read more

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I met a friend here the other night - checking out a new (for us) wine bar. Had glass of rose and shared the pruschito/goat cheese sandwich which comes with a side salad. Wine was nice and food tasted ok for what you would expect in a wine bar. Service was actually attentive. But during the night I got sick - checked in with my friend and the same had happened to her. Not sure if it was the lettuce or pruschito or maybe the cheese. But nevertheless will.not.return. read more

This place is awesome one of the best Classy casual places to take a date or to have a business meeting there are no TVs in here which I like and the wine selection as I was getting rotated it's a must go to visit in San Francisco read more

Went hear for a quick glass of wine on Christmas Eve. The ambience is very moody and relaxed. It is not what you'd expect while bar hopping in the Castro. The wine is delicious, wish i would have tried the appetizers. read more

Always a nice selection of wine and great happy hour. Very comfortable setting for conversations with friends. Please improve the service, you could be doing so much better! read more

Love Blush! Really cool vibe and good happy hour prices. The wine and beer menu is on point and the location is convenient. My go to place to meet friends for drinks! read more

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I really, really wanted to love Bush!, but--well--I like to get the food that I order and that didn't happen. The scenario: Saturday night, date night for my girlfriend and me. We were planning on a nice glass of wine (which, thankfully, we got), some small plates, and maybe a dessert. We got our wine and small plate and all was good, minus the fact that we could not get the attention of the bartender or waiter, who were much more attuned to the cute boys than to us. Enter an order for extra bread and a dessert. Watch the waiter give both of these to the next table. Try to get someone, anyone's attention. Wait some more. Finally, go to the bar and tell the bartender that we need to leave post haste. Hold your tongue while the bartender offers to give you your dessert for free, even though you just told him that you have you have to leave NOW. Tip exactly 15%, then leave, sad because you didn't get your chocolate fondant but excited to see your movie. The end. read more

Elliot is my favorite! Went here for a girls night out on Saturday night and had so much fun! Delicious wine, people, and yummy cheese platter. I always love coming here! read more

Gorgeous spot for a glass of wine. Extremely friendly staff and extensive selection of wine.

This is a place I go to a lot even though it's not my favorite wine. The vibe is chill, it's next to lots of other spots I like, and the happy hour drink deal is good... But I've also had a number of wines by the glass here that I don't adore here. Some are quite sweet? Others quite plastic? Hard to pin... But there are some interesting things like a pink pinot gris and a sparkling red that are fun to try even if they aren't my fave. The staff are honest as you find your way through the wine list and can help you avoid things you wouldn't like. The tapenade and bruschetta and edamame hummus are all good but overpriced for the portions. Love the ambiance-- could hang here for hours. read more

A friend of mine has taken me to Blush twice now and both times it turned out to be nights with receptions for artists opening shows of their art on the walls of Blush. Despite it being a cozy, casual place, those particular nights were very high energy mixing regulars with artists and art admirers. I had a fabulous time. met alot of new people, and found everyone very friendly. Love the comfy couches and chairs. They have a pretty good list of wines and reasonable prices. The food is very good too; I particularly liked the cheese plate to nibble on with the wine. Blush has become one of my new favorite places, so I'll be back often. read more

Came here on a Saturday evening. The atmosphere appeared to be mixed (straight and gay). The wine was pretty good and I got about 4 glasses for $33. If i lived in SF i would probably frequent this place.... Sidenote: There was a naked guy standing on the street with his underwear in his hand. He only wore a pair of trainers and a skully. before he entered Blush he put on his underwear and covered his bits and pieces.......Only in the castro. read more

I can't say enough good. I've had my partners birthday party here the past two years. Our group was treated exceptionally well, fast service, friendly hosts, great food and wines that tempt the palate. Thank you Blush for another great time. You guys rock, and you genuinely have made this community a better place, by being here for the past 10 years. Bravo. Don't walk past, walk in. read more

Wine: nice. Ambiance: nice. Location: good. Barman with toothpick hanging out of his mouth the entire 90 min. we were there: GROSS! I'm easy to please but this was so trashy. This guy was right out of the trailer park, had attitude and believe me, he had no business throwing it around. read more

I called and left a message about reserving a table. I gave all of my information, but they did not return my call. When I arrived at the place, they told me they would be closing in 15 minutes for a private event. I have work in customer service/dining/bar for a long time. It is common courtesy to return all calls even if you cannot accommodate the party. They could have at least let me know so I could have made other arrangements. It was my birthday so it was pretty frustrating to have to scramble to find another place. I gave an additional star, because the place looked really cool and the server was prompt. I would like to come back and hopefully leave a better review. read more

I took my best friend here after a tan we got at Tan Bella , we wanted to some girl time to chat and sip some wine/champagne w| little snacks. my best friend had never been in the Castro - me , i have had MANY fun full nights there. Lol.! Although i am not 21 anymore, this Friday night required more wine than those awesomely dangerous 2-4-1's deals.. LOL! So we went in since it was close, and we had such a relaxing time. Service was good.! We got our menu's and then our order taken in less than 10 minutes. Everything came out pretty quick too.! They had a good selection of wines and champagnes, and every better selection of snacks to compliment the wines.. It took awhile to get our check but then again we didn't ask for it.. Lol! (we were caught up in our conversation) I can say it is pricey - we got three plates and 2 glasses each and it was 100$ even, which i guess isn't HORRIBLE but i mean i guess what wine bar isn't Lol.! However, i would defiantly be going back ;) read more

Ironically this wine bar has the best Belgian beer in the Castro. They also have great snack plates to nibble on as you sip and chat. It's a great date place; lively yet quieter than the surrounding bars. The staff are also friendly. A nice classy alternative to the frankly dumpy bars nearby full of cranky drunks trolling Scruff. read more

If you need a glass of wine, stop by. If you like good wine go the Molly Stones and buy a $25 of red and drink it at home.

Came in on a recommendation. Very disappointing. Was told they were closed although door was open and the bartender just served a table. Both Yelp and the times posted on door indicated they are open. I have been to several wine bars across the city and I was unimpressed with the customer service. No thanks. read more

I would have to say that I liked when it was Au Bon Port. But seasons change. I enjoyed getting a really juicy red wine here and sinking into the velvet of the couches, contemplating the abstract artworks on the walls. Once I was there and they had a 3-piece string band that was kind of jazzy-funky-classic. Is there such a genre? Hmmm. I remember ordering a dessert there that was mind blowing, I think it was a dessert crepe or tiramisu or something. Final opinion, any wine bar is a good thing. They have a little something for every palette by the glass or buy a bottle, still or bubbly. Easy to find right across the street from the Castro Theatre. read more